Wetsuit for the winter?

[FISHIONADO]

How long before waders start leaking? Is it easy to patch holes from hooks? Are they really breathable or do they get damp inside from perspiration? Most important, how do you take a piss wearing waders on a kayak?

[Matt]

Well they start leaking when you get your sabiki stuck in them, as ghetto as it may seem I have put duct tape on the inside to seal holes, although they do make repair kits, as far as taking a piss just pull 'em down. I have the zippered fronts, the only down side is the zipper can leak a bit, but not too bad really.

[FISHIONADO]

Originally Posted by Matt

as far as taking a piss just pull 'em down. I have the zippered fronts, the only down side is the zipper can leak a bit, but not too bad really.

I thought maybe size does matter to be able to roll the hose out of those things. A friend once asked me "have you ever seen the date code on a condom?". I said no, he laughed and said "you've never had to roll one down that far". Ha

[erinoo]

Dave, The Hodgeman breathable is the way to go, as far as I’m concerned. I've had the different dry pants and neoprene waders, but the breathable has outperformed the rest. Taking a piss, nothing to it, especially for some of us. I got a small hole in the leg, (gaff). Just applied a small amount of marine goop and fixed, still dry. They keep you warm with a good under layer and cool with only shorts....Eric fficeffice" />>>

[Quilted Germ]

Originally Posted by erinoo

Taking a piss, nothing to it, especially for some of us. I got a small hole in the leg, (gaff). " />>>

That's a pretty small hole....

[forefrazier]

Here is a pretty good write up on chest waders and re-entry from TKF forum....

http://texaskayakfisherman.com/forum...685&highlight=

[Handymansd]

I have to admit that I was pretty stuck on farmer Johns and other "wet" combos until Catapalooza '08. Putting on a dripping wet, cold, wetsuit at 4:30am in 45 degree weather is a rather exhilarating experience that I think permanently shrunk the "fellows" !
Since then I have most assuredly been a hodgeman man! You can come off the water in your work clothes and go directly to work! Pretty handy, and a must have for lobstering with wet nets and toothy, spiney, stingy, critters in your lap all night.

[Dave I.]

Thanks for all the advice people.


http://www.hodgman.com/dyn_prod.php?p=STRW410

Are this the hodgmans you guys are talking about?

How is the sizing? I'm 5'9" 220lbs is the XL the right size?




Dave

[T Bone]

I have been wearing my waders over my splash jacket so its easier to take a leak.You just kind of roll them down and aim for the scupper...

I have a pair of breatheable waders from Bass pro shops and love them.They were about $100

[bajadog]

Originally Posted by FISHIONADO

Most important, how do you take a piss wearing waders on a kayak?

Catheter bag?

[Billy V]

Originally Posted by FISHIONADO

Most important, how do you take a piss wearing waders on a kayak?

A 20 oz. Gatoraide bottle has a wide top opening and works fine.

[bajadog]

Originally Posted by Billy V

A 20 oz. Gatoraide bottle has a wide top opening and works fine.

How in-efficient is that?
You waste all that stored thermal energy in the urine (98.6°F)
by letting back into the cold ocean. No divers here?